If you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor in Arizona, this post will tell you what you need to know about misdemeanor classifications and their sentencings. Since we’re criminal law specialists who have been serving Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa Arizona for over 25 years, at Coolidge...

Each day we’re faced with making hundreds to thousands of decisions: from what color of socks we’ll wear, to the type of toothpaste we’ll use, to what time we’ll leave for work. We may not consciously think about these smaller decisions, but they’re still choices...

Arizona takes driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol seriously. And though charges can result in harsh penalties, the specific penalties involved will depend on your driving history. If you find yourself being charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Arizona, contact Coolidge...

Adults accused of committing crimes in Arizona go through specific criminal court procedures. These procedures are meant to build evidence for the case against the individual accused, to conclude the guilt of the individual, and, if found guilty, to sentence them according to the crime...

When encountering the legal system, there can be so much legal speak that happens where you may not have any idea what someone is talking about. With the different terms used, one that may stand out is standard presumptive sentencing. It is a mouth full,...

We all have encountered the law at some point in our lives. Whether we were speeding, ran a red light, stole something or encounters through friends, family or media. There are various levels of breaking the law and encounters with law enforcement that we can...

While you might think that failure to appear in Arizona or “bail jumping” isn’t a big deal, you’d certainly be wrong. Despite the fact that missing a court date is a relatively common occurrence, it can result in additional criminal charges, the immediate suspension of...